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Find cheap flights to Mackay from $1,135

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Cheap flight deals to Mackay

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Mackay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:45 - 12:05WLG-MKY
17h 20m2 stops
17:20 - 14:55MKY-WLG
19h 35m1 stop
$1,135Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
16:15 - 07:20WLG-MKY
17h 05m1 stop
17:20 - 14:55MKY-WLG
19h 35m1 stop
$1,136Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
14:35 - 12:05WLG-MKY
23h 30m2 stops
17:20 - 14:55MKY-WLG
19h 35m1 stop
$1,381Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
06:45 - 16:40WLG-MKY
11h 55m2 stops
08:00 - 09:00MKY-WLG
23h 00m2 stops
$1,391Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
06:00 - 21:05WLG-MKY
17h 05m2 stops
06:00 - 18:10MKY-WLG
10h 10m2 stops
$1,472Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun

Flights to Mackay - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Mackay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Mackay?

The average price of all flights to Mackay clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mackay is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as $876. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $1,061 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mackay?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Mackay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Mackay is November, where tickets cost $672 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,248 and $1,165 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $642.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay?

The average price for all flights to Mackay depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Mackay is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $692 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mackay is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $995.

How long is the flight to Mackay?

The duration of your flight to Mackay depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Mackay on KAYAK is from Wellington, which takes 23h 30m.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$1,135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington to Mackay

When to book flights to Mackay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mackay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Mackay based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Mackay flights

  • How far is Mackay from central Mackay?

    There are 3 km between Mackay city centre and Mackay.

  • What is the name of Mackay’s airport?

    Mackay is served by Mackay, also commonly referred to as Mackay. The airport code is MKY.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Mackay?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Mackay.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Mackay?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mackay is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Mackay?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Mackay with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Mackay?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mackay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Mackay?

    Of the 4 airlines that fly to Mackay, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 82 per week, followed by Virgin Australia with 31 flights per week.

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Direct departures

New Zealand to Mackay

Monday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +10 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

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Direct returns

Mackay to New Zealand

Monday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +10 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Bonza, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Bonza, +9 more

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Top 3 airlines flying to Mackay

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Mackay. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Mackay. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Mackay? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
8.8Crew
8.1Comfort
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Mackay found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/6Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
17h 20mWLG-MKY
5/6Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 35mMKY-WLG
$1,135
4/6Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 05mWLG-MKY
5/6Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 35mMKY-WLG
$1,136
4/6Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
23h 30mWLG-MKY
5/6Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 35mMKY-WLG
$1,381
4/6Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
11h 55mWLG-MKY
5/6Wed
2 stopsAir New Zealand
23h 00mMKY-WLG
$1,391
4/6Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
17h 05mWLG-MKY
5/6Wed
2 stopsAir New Zealand
10h 10mMKY-WLG
$1,472

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Recent domestic flight deals

22/8Thu
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
25/8Sun
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$153
4/6Tue
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
11/6Tue
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$181
4/7Thu
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
9/7Tue
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$218
4/7Thu
directJetstar
1h 35mBNE-MKY
10/7Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$235
3/10Thu
direct
1h 35mBNE-MKY
5/10Sat
multi-stop
9h 00mMKY-BNE
$388
31/5Fri
direct
1h 40mBNE-MKY
2/6Sun
direct
1h 20mMKY-BNE
$389
31/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 15mBNE-MKY
2/6Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
$416
23/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
4h 35mBNE-MKY
26/5Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
3h 35mMKY-BNE
$449
12/8Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
10h 10mSYD-MKY
14/8Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 50mMKY-SYD
$524
25/7Thu
multi-stopVirgin Australia
9h 45mNTL-MKY
28/7Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
22h 00mMKY-NTL
$527

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